Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist

at  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?
Join us in our mission as a Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist at Catholic Charities of Care Coordination Services.
Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in individuals’ lives, making a significant impact through:

• Remain current with industry standards for syringe access programs in NYS and across the country
• Provide limited on-site direction to members of the mobile outreach team including sub-contractors, peers, volunteers, and others
• Conduct safer injection related harm reduction interventions with Project Safe Point participants
• Follow up on participant referrals from the Albany Police Department, Emergency Responders, Hospitals, and other community partners as appropriate
• Conduct initial screening and/or intake activities for referred participants in need of harm reduction case management to evaluate participant needs

Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist Minimum Salary: $40,000
Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist Maximum Salary: $40,000
Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 (37.5 hrs/week) Some on call shifts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 1-3 years of experience working with diverse populations

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Exciting referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• Career Growth
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

• Remain current with industry standards for syringe access programs in NYS and across the country
• Provide limited on-site direction to members of the mobile outreach team including sub-contractors, peers, volunteers, and others
• Conduct safer injection related harm reduction interventions with Project Safe Point participants
• Follow up on participant referrals from the Albany Police Department, Emergency Responders, Hospitals, and other community partners as appropriate
• Conduct initial screening and/or intake activities for referred participants in need of harm reduction case management to evaluate participant need